Postcode B42 2PW is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Barr ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Beeches East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Park.
Perry Beeches East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B42 2PW.
Perry Beeches East near B42 2PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perry Park | Large | Walking directions to Perry Park |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,820 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £312,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 109 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2PW postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Select Convenience Store | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW | Walking directions to Select Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Longstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.